When to plant Cucumber in Zone 6b
In Zone 6b, Cucumber: start seeds indoors around Mar 25–Apr 1; transplant outdoors around Apr 22–Apr 29; direct sow outdoors around Apr 22–May 6. Expect to harvest around Jun 21–Jun 28.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 25 – Apr 1 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 22 – Apr 29 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Harvest | Jun 21 – Jun 28 |
| Harvest | Jun 21 – Jul 5 |
Tip: Dislikes root disturbance — direct-sow if you can, or use peat pots for transplants.
Zone 6b averages a last spring frost around Apr 15 and a first fall frost around Oct 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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